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Finding the Third Proportional to 374.53 and 777.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 374.53 and 777.75 is: 1,615.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.53 : 777.75 = 777.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.53/777.75 = 777.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.53x = 777.75 × 777.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.53x = 604,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,895.06/374.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.07

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